Lana Del Rey has tied the knot with her boyfriend Jeremy Dufrene in a surprising wedding ceremony, just a month after making their relationship public. The 39-year-old singer first met Dufrene, an alligator tour guide, in Louisiana back in 2019 while she was performing in the area and took one of his boat tours. Reports suggest that the couple reconnected in May and were seen together holding hands at Leeds Festival in August.
The couple exchanged their vows in a rustic ceremony in Des Allemandes, Louisiana, at the bayou where Dufrene operates his swamp boat tours. Del Rey walked down the aisle with her father Robert Grant, wearing a white whisper ruffle dress and carrying a bouquet. Following the ceremony, they hosted a reception at the public harbour in a large marquee, where Del Rey added a blue ribbon to her hair for her “something blue”.
Fans were taken aback by the news of Del Rey’s wedding and took to social media to express their surprise. Some questioned the quick progression of their relationship, with one user asking, “Didn’t she meet this man yesterday? What the hell did I miss?” Meanwhile, others showed support for the singer, calling the union “cute” and expressing happiness for her.
In May, Del Rey had tagged Dufrene in an Instagram post, referring to him as her “guy” in the caption, leading to speculation among fans. Sources close to the singer revealed that there were initial concerns about Dufrene’s intentions, but he was found to be a good guy with a successful business who was genuinely interested in Del Rey.
Dufrene, a tour guide for Arthur’s Airboat Tours in Louisiana, is known for his tours through the state’s swamps and marshes, offering tourists a glimpse of the local wildlife, including alligators and various bird species. Prior to his career as a tour guide, Dufrene reportedly worked at a chemical plant and is a father to two daughters and a son from a previous relationship.
Del Rey’s new husband has been known to socialise with celebrities in the past, as evidenced by an Instagram post from actor Glen Powell in 2015, featuring Dufrene on an airboat. Powell jokingly captioned the post, “J-Bone and G-Trash. We’re both single and ready to mingle.”
This unexpected wedding has certainly captured the attention of Lana Del Rey’s fans, who continue to send their well wishes to the newlyweds.